"Due process" clause of the 14th amendment
The due process clause restricts the federal government. It states that no person shall be “deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law. It deals with the administration of justice and thus the due process clause acts as a safeguard against abuse of a person’s rights
“Owe my soul to the company store”
Buying on credit, from employer, means you will likely fall into a cycle of debt to one supplier. Limiting your ability to make purchases from other vendors.
Or to even look for work in another town/move on. Until you pay of your recurring debts, employer effectively owns you!!
Companies in say mining towns, owned or controlled every business from butcher shop, general stores, the bank etc. A monopoly.
Christianity & judaism those are some